Abstract

Recent natural resource discoveries in Eastern Africa provide an enormous opportunity to boost economic development. However, success is not inevitable and the causes of failure have been extensively researched during recent years. This paper summarizes the challenges that can beset such opportunities.

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Joutz, Fred
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Manzano, Baltasar
Energy Macro & Microeconomics
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Hasanov, Fakhri
Energy Macro & Microeconomics
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